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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.20, 563.69 and 354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.20, 563.69 and 354.47 is: 532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.20 : 563.69 = 354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.20/563.69 = 354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.20x = 563.69 × 354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.20x = 199,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,813.49/375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.56

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